FINAL MEETING MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 8, 2025

UNIVERSITY GARDENS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

 

The Monthly Community Meeting of the Board of University Gardens Property Owners Association was called to order at 8:02 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by Board President, Kathleen Levine.

 

Meeting Details:

Meeting Facilitator: Kathleen Levine

Secretary: Wen Yang

Location: Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 4

Address: 97 Jayson Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021

 

Attendees:

Kathleen Levine

Steve Perlman

Peter Niceforo

Sunny Mitra

Wen Yang

 

Absences:

John Guo

Scott Plaxin

 

I. Approval of Agenda

The meeting agenda was distributed via email and unanimously approved.

 

II. Review of Previous Minutes

The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.

 

III. Reports

An updated financial statement was presented by the Treasurer and reviewed by the Board.

 

IV. Continuing Business

UPDATED FINANCIALS

      The current cash balance as of 10/8/2025 is $97,884. The Board does not anticipate any major expenses for the remainder of the year and expects to end the year with approximately $80,939 in cash.

 

74 WENSLEY - SUBDIVISION

      The architect and owners of Lots B and C presented their building plans, which have been approved by the Town of North Hempstead Building Department. The Board requested revised plans showing greater variation between the two houses, as the current designs are nearly identical and do not align with the architectural harmony of the neighborhood.

 

POOL UPDATE

      The Board is scheduling a Zoom call with the pool management company to review this year’s performance and discuss improvements for next year.

      The pool was winterized last month, and a new pool cover has been installed. All outdoor furniture has been shrink-wrapped for the winter season.

      Reviewed the idea of adjusting pool hours to 11:30am - 7:30pm to better accommodate residents who wish to visit after work.

 

CLUB IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

      Discussed converting the clay tennis courts into dual-use pickleball/tennis courts with hard surfaces. The Board will research cost estimates.

      Discussed the need of a retaining wall to prevent future rainstorm damage. The Board will seek contractor quotes.

      Discussed the option to reglaze the pool bathroom. The Board will obtain contractor quotes.

      The fence replacement project will be revisited in the spring.

 

NORTHERN BLVD BUSINESS BLOCK

      A new American bistro restaurant is set to open in the former location of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. A resident noted prior noise complaints with the previous restaurant. The Board will engage with the new owners if issues arise.

      The building housing J SPA/Jacono Plastic Surgery on Northern Blvd has been sold to a new owner. The Board will monitor the situation.

      The Board requested the property owner maintain the vacant, fenced lot that was demolished earlier this year.

 

 

TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE

      Councilwoman Christine Liu reported that the Highway Superintendent has visited the site and is aware of the issue. Her office is working to confirm a repair date with the Superintendent.

 

 

V. Action Items

      Obtain contractor quotes for various club improvement projects.

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Tentative Agenda, Date and Time of next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Firehouse.

 

Tentative Agenda

      Updated financials

      Update on projects at the club

      Update on new businesses on Northern Blvd

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM.

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by: WEN YANG, UGPOA Secretary

 

Approved by: The UGPOA Board on November 5, 2025